Northridge to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.7 miles 551.6 km · straight line
369.7 miles actual route 594.9 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Northridge from Sacramento?

The distance from Northridge to Sacramento is 342.7 miles (551.6 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NNW of Northridge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.7 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Northridge and Sacramento. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Northridge to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Northridge & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Northridge
34.23°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
246m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM